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Dr. Lesley Carson, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 73
Dr. Lesley Carson, MD
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Dr. Lesley Carson, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Lesley Carson, MD

Geriatric Medicine* Age 73
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lesley Carson, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

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Dr. Lesley Carson, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 47 years experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital. At present, Dr. Carson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Carson is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

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    3615 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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  • Dr. Lesley Carson, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1977. She specializes in Geriatric Medicine.
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  • HARVARD Medical School
    1977
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  • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
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Dr. Lesley Carson, MD is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lesley Carson, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA